In Indian culture there were around 33 crore gods, the Panchamahabhutas (Five Elements - Prithvi, Akaash, Jal, Vayu, Agni) which are the basis of all creation, according to Hindu philosophy, said Avadhut Wagh, Maharashtra BJP spokesperson.

He added that in Indian culture there were around 33 crore gods, the Panchamahabhutas (Five Elements - Prithvi, Akaash, Jal, Vayu, Agni) which are the basis of all creation, according to Hindu philosophy.

Wagh said that we also consider 'Bharat Mata' as a goddess and "the dedication with which Modiji is serving 'Bharat Mata' as the 'pradhan sevak', he is like a god for us".

"It is with these entiments that I have called him the '11th Avatar of Lord Vishnu'," Wagh added.